Kiawah's security gates are controlled by the Kiawah Island Community Association

Gate Access

Members

Community Members
Community members are provided with vehicle decals to access Kiawah by KICA Member Services. To request a decal for your vehicle, complete the application below and upload a copy of your current vehicle registration. The decals will be mailed to you once processed.

Guest Access
Members may request a gate pass for a guest by contacting KICA Security, calling the main gate (843-768-5566), or through your online gate access management account. Members are required to share their Security Verification Word for requests that are called in or emailed. Your guest's pass will be available for pickup at the Main Gate. Upon arrival, your guests may be be asked to provide the member name and address they are visiting.

Please note, the companies you procure for home services or deliveries must follow the gate access requirements for commercial access below.

Island Guests

Resort and Rental Guests
If you are renting a vacation home or staying at a Kiawah Island Golf Resort property, your gate pass will be coordinated through your rental company or the resort.


Gate Access

Access for Commercial Businesses & Service Providers

If a member has requested the service of a commercial business (service provider, contractor, delivery, etc.) the business must obtain a one-day gate pass (rates start at $20) or annual decal (rates start at $280) at KICA’s Pass Office during business hours, or the main gate after-hours, before access to the island will be granted (within commercial access hours). The commercial business is responsible for payment by default, although a member can call or email in advance to authorize payment for the vendor’s access to their member account.

Pass Office Hours & Contact Information

KICA Pass Office

Beachwalker Center
23 Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
843-768-8240

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
7am—3:30pm

After Hours: Visit the Main Gate for assistance

For more information, visit our Commercial Customers page.

Island Employees

Employees of Kiawah Organizations

If you work for a Kiawah Island organization, like the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, contact your employer for gate access information. If you need a temporary gate pass, visit the Pass Office at Beachwalker Center.